Radon (in air) testing

Should I have a radon test? Having radon testing is your decision; I recommend that you consider these ideas:

The conditions of your loan may require it.

The health risk of radon in air to you and your family.

You may be able to negotiate with the seller if the home has high radon concentrations.

You may be selling this home someday. Your buyers will most likely request radon testing.

SURGEON GENERAL HEALTH ADVISORY: (January 2005)

Indoor radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country. It's important to know that this threat is completely preventable. Radon can be detected with a simple test and fixed through well-established venting techniques.

I use a state of the art Sun Nuclear 1028 CRM (continuous radon monitor) to test for radon in air. The advantage of using a continuous radon monitor, instead of a canister style test kit is that the results are available as soon as I retrieve the monitor. EPA radon testing protocols for real estate transactions require a minimum of 48 hours of testing. After the 48 hour test is complete I can provide you with your test results immediately. An inspector using a canister type radon test kit will need to drop these at a laboratory for analysis, and then wait for the results. This may take several more days.